Piedmont Virginia Community College
About Piedmont Virginia Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Piedmont Virginia Community College teaches in Charlottesville, beside the University of Virginia, and its agreements move graduates into it. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1972
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Students
3,045
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,072
Out-of-state: $11,510
Avg Net Price
$5,963
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,752
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
38.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.7%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
35.8%
$/Student
$6.4K
Class Size
Large
The 38.6% graduation rate is below average, but 67.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,072
In-State
$11,510
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,297
After Financial Aid
$5,963
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,491
Receive Grants
25.1%
Take Loans
2.8%
Tuition is $5,072/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,963.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Piedmont Virginia Community College fund their education.
While in School
25.1%
Get Grants
Free money
2.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,941
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$93/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,750, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Piedmont Virginia Community College.
Gender
60.8%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,045
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
23.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 44.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
3,045
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Piedmont Virginia Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,752
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
187 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
69 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$42K
53 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$50K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
—
26 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
22 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.